Emergency Kit
What is an Emergency Kit?
A common misconception is that emergency kits are the same thing as a first aid kit. However, a first aid kit is only a portion of an emergency kit. An emergency kit is a group of items that keep your family safe and healthy during an emergency. You generally plan to have enough for 3 days in an emergency.
What do you put in an emergency kit?
What do you put in an emergency kit?
On the internet, there are a lot of different ways to put together an emergency kit. However, this is what you really need to put an emergency kit together.
Food & Water
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1 gallon of water per person in family per day
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Non-perishable food (make sure it will be easy to make or have it pre-made)
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Pet food (if you have a pet)
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If you do have a pet set aside anything that you may need to take care of them/find them if they get lost
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Safety & Search
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Flashlight
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First-aid Kit (scroll down for materials)
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N95 Respirator Masks
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Multi-tool (swiss-army knives are fine)
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Cord/Rope
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Work & Nitrile Gloves
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Duct Tape
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Map (layout) of the house & local areas
Warmth & Comfort
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Blanket
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Tube Tent
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Rain Poncho
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Waterproof Matches/Hand Warmers
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Spare Clothing (that you don't care for)
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Sanitary Supplies
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Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
Communications
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Hand Crank Radio (or battery but make sure to have batteries)
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Extra phone chargers
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Pad of paper & pen
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Whistle
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Communications Card
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family phone numbers, addresses, & other info that you need
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Extra money/credit cards/keys
What goes in a First-Aid Kit?
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An up-to-date first-aid manual
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A list of emergency phone numbers
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Sterile gauze pads of different sizes
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Adhesive tape
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Adhesive bandages
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Elastic bandage
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A splint
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Antiseptic wipes
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Soap
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Antibiotic Ointment
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An up-to-date first-aid manual
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A list of emergency phone numbers
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Sterile gauze pads of different sizes
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Adhesive tape
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Adhesive bandages
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Elastic bandage
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A splint
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Antiseptic wipes
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Soap
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Antibiotic Ointment
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Anti-septic ointment (like hydrogen peroxide)
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Hydrocortisone cream (1%)
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Acetaminophen & ibuprofen
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Extra prescription medicines (if going on vacation)
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Tweezers
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Sharp scissors
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Safety pins
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Disposable instant cold packs
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Calamine lotion
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Alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol